Drew Vernon

Director of Education

Drew Vernon is the marketing director for tonies, where he leads tonies Education, partnering with schools, museums, and libraries to promote screen-free education for children. His work contributed to tonies being named as one of Fast Company's 2021 Most Innovative Companies in the Education category.

Prior to tonies, Drew led the U.S. preschool business for LEGO. Here he created Prescription for Play, building a network of 2,500 pediatricians to promote daily play between parents and children. Drew is also an entrepreneur and started Connecticut's first state-licensed, drop-in daycare center.

Before transitioning into early childhood education, Drew spent 5 years in beauty consumer packaged goods, where he worked for P&G and Jergens. Drew has an MBA from the University of Wisconsin, where he was recently recognized as one of “8 to Watch Under 40.”

Episodes for this expert

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  How to Get Your Toddler Excited About Reading

  As new parents, we’re told that we need to read to our kids. But what happens if you’re child doesn’t seem interested? What can you do to make reading more exciting- so they grow up to be lifelong learners? And what tools and resources can parents use to help simplify the process?

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  Tonieboxes and Other Screen Time Alternatives for Young Kids

  A lot of parents use screen time to entertain their babies. If you’re looking for alternatives, what options are there?

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